Earthquake & Seismic Zones — Set 2
Disaster Management · भूकंप और भूकंपीय क्षेत्र · Questions 11–20 of 140
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1
The Richter Scale was developed by which scientist?
2
What is the difference between Richter Scale and Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw)?
3
What is the 'focus' (or hypocentre) of an earthquake?
4
What is the 'epicentre' of an earthquake?
5
P waves (Primary waves) in seismology are which type of waves?
6
S waves (Secondary waves) in seismology are which type of waves?
7
Surface waves in seismology are responsible for what aspect of earthquake damage?
8
What is 'liquefaction' in the context of earthquakes?
9
Which type of earthquake fault movement is associated with subduction zones that generate tsunamis?
10
IS 1893 is the Indian standard code related to which aspect of construction?